A praying and loving woman
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Introduction
This article is a tribute to Mrs. Alice Harvey, a sister from our church Community Fellowship Center Assemblies of God (CFC). I know it is appointed unto men once to die but it still hurts when someone dies especially if it was sudden death.
On March 26th, 2024, during the final day of our three-day church revival, Pastor Bradley Handfield informed me that Sis Harvey had passed away. I could not believe what I heard. It still feels so unreal.
Sis. Harvey left a lasting impact on everyone she met, including my family and me. I first met Sis Harvey in April 1996 when I started attending CFC.
Sis Harvey’s family
Sis Alice Harvey recently celebrated her 76th birthday on March 2nd, 2025. She was blessed with three sons, Alvin, Kevin and Kimmitt and one daughter Melissa, two daughters-in-law and many grandchildren and siblings in particular Enid who was always by her side. Sis Harvey was married to Calvin Harvey for 55 years and 11 months.
Harvey’s mother was a Dean and her father was a Smith. Sis Harvey was probably related to everybody in the Turks and Caicos and maybe it is because her great grandfather David Smith had 21 children. Ironically, my mother’s father was a Smith and so Sis Harvey considered me as family.
Sis Harvey was dedicated to her family, especially her daughter and husband. She made sure they were well.
Dedicated to the Ministry
Sis Harvey was dedicated in her role at CFC. She headed the early morning prayer three mornings a week at 5:30am. Despite not having her own vehicle, she was able to find the means to get to church for prayer meeting and sometimes it is just her and her sister Enid. I remembered early in the years; I admired Sis Harvey for her dedication and commitment to the early prayer meeting. Too many of us are not carrying out our roles and duties. After COVID, our church started the midnight prayer and Sis Harvey was always there.
A praying woman
If you ever need someone to talk to or pray with, Sis Harvey was the person. She had a book with her list of names and prayer requests.
She thrived on learning what was next
Sis Harvey was a woman that thrived on learning what was next. She had a facebook account. She put one of her apartments on Airbnb and responded to queries from clients. She had her Ipad. She was up to date on what was happening in technology. I was so surprised with some of the things that Sis Harvey knew, and it is probably because I have limited technology skills.
She was a loving and kind person
Sis. Harvey was a loving person. She went out of her way to help others. She would make sure to bring us breakfast or lunch on our birthdays. Even if it is not special days, she would treat us with food and drinks. In fact, she came to my office a month ago and brought me a whole pan of grits and fish.
Around Valentine’s Day, she would invite couples from our church to our home and she made sure we celebrated and enjoyed our love with one another with music, food and drinks.
She also made sure to spend a day away from her house during her wedding anniversary. She called me one day and asked me if I had rooms at the hotel. I jokingly said Sis Harvey what you and husband can do nowadays.
She was a great cook and a baker
Sis. Harvey was a great cook and baker. She experimented on many different types of fruits to make different types of cakes. My favourite of course was her cheesecake.
She was an entrepreneur
Sis Harvey was an entrepreneur. She had a thriving sewing shop with the help of her friend Peggy who made sure the business remained intact. She also had several apartments that she managed on her own.
Conclusion
Sis Harvey will be well missed. Each day I think about her. I cannot believe she is gone but I know she is in a better place. She is one woman that believed in God and took everything to God in prayer. Rest on Sis Harvey. Thank you for all the support you have given to everyone.